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Food Allergy: Making an Accurate Diagnosis
CME Experts provide insight and guidance in assessing reactions to foods and arriving at an accurate diagnosis
Medscape Education Allergy & Clinical Immunology , May 2012
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Paradigms in the Identification and Treatment of Severe Persistent Asthma in Adults
CME Achieving asthma control in patients with severe persistent asthma is often difficult. What steps can you take in the care of such a patient?
Medscape Education Pulmonary Medicine, April 2012
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Low Adiponectin Levels May Increase Risk for Asthma in Women
CME Study results show that low serum adiponectin levels in middle-aged women are linked with an increased risk for future development of asthma, particularly in those who smoke.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Nurse-Initiated Corticosteroids Linked With Improved ED Care in Asthma
CME/CE Nurse-initiated corticosteroid administration is associated with improved quality and efficiency of care in the emergency department for children who present with asthma exacerbations.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Early Asthma Treatment in the ED Maximizes Effectiveness
CME Receipt of oral corticosteroids within the first hour in the emergency department in children with asthma exacerbation reduced hospital admission rates and enhanced treatment effectiveness.
Reuters Health Information CME, March 2012
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Passive Smoke Exposure Associated With Wheeze, Asthma in Children
CME In a meta-analysis, children who were exposed to tobacco smoke prenatally or in their home after birth were approximately 20% more likely to have wheezing episodes or asthma.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Respiratory Health in Women: From Menarche to Menopause
CME How does respiratory health evolve over a woman’s lifetime? The current review provides some surprising answers.
Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, March 2012
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Inhaler Technique and Training in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma
CME Up to one quarter of patients may not receive education regarding how to use their inhaled medication. The current review describes how to use different types of inhalers and how to impart this information to patients.
Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, February 2012
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PPIs Produce Negative Outcomes in Children With Poor Asthma Control
CME/CE Use of proton pump inhibitors in children with poorly controlled asthma who were using inhaled corticosteroids and who had no symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux did not improve asthma control.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
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A 28-Year-Old With a Fever of Unknown Origin
CME A 28-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of unexplained fever. She also suffers from asthma and unresponsive chronic bronchitis as well as severe, limiting back pain. What is the diagnosis?
Medscape CME Case Presentations, January 2012
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Maternal Asthma Medication Use May Cause Certain Birth Defects
CME There was a significant increased risk for isolated esophageal atresia, isolated anorectal atresia, and omphalocele in infants whose mothers used asthma medications in the periconceptional period.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
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Standard Treatment Not Effective in Noneosinophilic Asthma
CME Roughly one half of patients with mild to moderate asthma have a persistently noneosinophilic form of the disease, which does not respond well to anti-inflammatory therapy.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
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What Increased Risks Occur With Inhaled Steroid Use During Pregnancy?
CME/CE The study assessed the effects of inhaled corticosteroid use on pregnancy and infant outcomes.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, December 2011
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Daily Steroids May Not Be Needed in Toddlers With Wheeze
CME After 1 year of treatment, children prone to wheezing who received daily low-dose budesonide had no fewer exacerbations than children treated only at the onset of respiratory ailment symptoms.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, December 2011
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Asthma in Older Populations: How to Manage Late-onset, Relapse and Pharmacological Controller Issues Due to Multiple Comorbidities
CME How do age and multiple comorbidities change the way you treat asthma in older patients?
October 2011
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Asthma Associated With Poor Glycemic Control in Children With Diabetes
CME Children with diabetes had a high prevalence of asthma, which was linked with poor glycemic control, especially if the asthma was not treated.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
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Rapid Weight Gain in First Three Months of Life Hard on Lungs
CME In a new study, rapid weight gain in the first 3 months of life increased the risk for wheezing illnesses by age 1 year and lower lung function at age 5 years, regardless of birth weight.
Reuters Health Information CME, September 2011
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Fraction of Exhaled Nitric Oxide May Help Asthma Management in Pregnancy
CME A parallel-group, randomized controlled trial shows that measurement of fraction of exhaled nitric oxide may reduce asthma exacerbations in pregnancy.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
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Late-Preterm Birth Associated With Early Childhood Asthma
CME In a practice-based study, Infants born late preterm were at increased risk for asthma and increased healthcare visits in early childhood.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
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Guidelines Offer Reference on FENO Use, Interpretation
CME The American Thoracic Society has issued guidelines providing clinicians with a reference for the use and interpretation of fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels in clinical settings.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
